Radiohead's 'Idioteque' and Environmental Themes

Kid A

2000 album showcasing electronic and orchestral techniques.

Amnesiac

2001 album reflecting Radiohead's experimental sound.

Postmodern images

Anxious themes in Yorke's lyrics for 'Idioteque'.

OK Computer

Award-winning album, recognized as best ever made.

Colin Greenwood

Bass guitarist and brother of Jonny Greenwood.

Timbral variation

Changing sound qualities in 'Idioteque's' outro.

Arthur Kreiger

Composer of 'Short Piece', sampled in 'Idioteque'.

Lansky

Composer of 'mild und leise', sampled in 'Idioteque'.

Paul Lansky

Composer who created computer music based on Wagner.

Glacially slamming beat

Describes the slow, powerful rhythm of 'Idioteque'.

Enharmonic Equivalent

Different notation for the same pitch, e.g., F and E.

Tristan chord

Dissonant four-note harmony, unresolved by Wagner.

Drum ostinato

Distinctive rhythmic pattern opening 'Idioteque'.

Intelligent Dance Music (IDM)

Electronic music genre intended for listening, not dancing.

Anxiety

Emotional theme reflected in 'Idioteque's' lyrics.

Radiohead

English band known for innovative musical experimentation.

International Electronic Music Competition

Event where Lansky's piece won in 1974.

Jonny Greenwood

Guitarist and keyboard player in Radiohead.

Chords

Harmonious notes that create the song's progression.

Dystopia

Imagined society characterized by suffering and oppression.

Major Third

Interval consisting of four half steps between notes.

Minor Third

Interval consisting of three half steps between notes.

Forty-second stretch

Key sampled section in 'Idioteque' from Greenwood.

mild und leise

Lansky's computer piece derived from Wagner's work.

Thom Yorke

Lead vocalist and guitarist of Radiohead.

Electronic Music

Music produced using electronic devices and technology.

Big Band Techniques

Musical style incorporating large ensembles and orchestration.

Syllabic text-setting

One note per syllable in song lyrics.

Melismatic text-setting

One syllable sung over multiple pitches.

Tristan und Isolde

Opera by Wagner featuring the famous 'Tristan chord.'

On a Friday

Original name of the band Radiohead.

Coda

Outro section of a musical piece.

Ostinato

Persistent musical pattern, common in electronic dance music.

Nigel Godrich

Producer who influenced Radiohead's creative direction.

Pablo Honey

Radiohead's debut album featuring 'Creep' single.

Yorke

Radiohead's lead vocalist who used sampled chords.

The Bends

Radiohead's second album, marked stylistic evolution.

Rolling Stone

Ranked 'Idioteque' as Number 48 in 2021.

Climate Change

Significant theme in contemporary music compositions.

Marvin Gaye

Singer who addressed environmental issues in music.

fx

Slang for effects, enhancing musical sounds.

4/4 time

Standard time signature of 'Idioteque'.

Bunker metaphor

Symbolizes false security in modern society.

Idioteque

Track by Radiohead featuring electronic music elements.

Irregularity

Uncommon variation in rhythm and chords in music.

Mosaic

Yorke's lyrical style combining various images.